CLE Seminar Speaker

Michael Shadow

Michael Shadow is an internationally acknowledged trainer/coach in persuasive communication. He heads the Seattle-based firm of Shadow and Associates, which specializes in public speaking and media preparation for public and private sector leaders.

In addition to his private coaching, Michael has designed and facilitated over 500 major seminars for executives and public officials. His clients include environmental activists, judges and attorneys, educators, lobbyists, and political and business leaders in Europe, Africa, South America, Canada and the United States.

Michael is an adjunct professor in Seattle University's Institute of Public Service (IPS) and in the Executive Master of Not-for Profit Leadership program (MNPL).

The Seattle Times has called Michael "the sultan of suave . . .the godfather of glib . . . the oracle of oration," and the "image meister," who is "one of the most sought after communication coaches in the country."

The Wall Street Journal calls Michael "...a spellbinding speaker" who can "nail his audience to their seats with both his style and his message."

The Vancouver Sun (BC) says that he "is reported to give the best pep-talk this side of a superbowl locker room."